Exterior Contractor Product Guide

Redwood deck

Redwood has performance characteristics that set it apart from other woods. It has less volumetric and tangential shrinkage than other common softwoods, meaning it stays flatter and straighter with minimal warping, cupping or checking. Redwood heartwood has grown-in resistance to decay and insects that is present throughout the lumber. It also has an open-celled structure and contains little or no pitch or resins, allowing it to absorb and retain all types of finishes.